Operations Intern

The Operations Intern is responsible for assisting in the managing of driving associates. Oversee assigned fleet and directly affect performance based on operational requirements. Dispatch, organize and manage driver staff to ensure that work is accomplished in a manner consistent within organizational requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overall performance of assigned driving associates.
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring drivers to help understand business needs.
• Proactively monitor service to ensure on-time delivery.
• Analyze assigned fleet daily to ensure the highest productivity possible.
• Monitor data accuracy such as PTA’s, Qualcomm messaging and home time requests.
• Assist drivers with any permits needed for specific state travel
• Work directly with operation team for synergies.
• Communicate and achieve operational goals, tactics and strategies.
• Manage information accuracy of system data.
• Perform such duties and assume other responsibilities as may be required and directed by the manager.
• Coach drivers to operate at the safest level possible.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Working towards a degree in Logistics, Business, Management, or relevant field.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills; communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both large and small groups.
• Ability to encourage and motivate people with responsible attitudes toward work. Possess excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain solid relationships with professionals at all levels.
• Plan and prioritize work properly.
• Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, camera, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.